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ACED 0707: Job Search Techniques
Effective date
June 2019
Department
Access to Careers & Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop professional job search documents and review and practice interview skills. Students learn about different work search strategies and apply for positions.
ACED 0707, ACED 0709, ACED 0710, and ACED 0711 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Career Planning.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
English 9 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Job Search • identify and plan the major steps of the job search process • develop effective interview strategies • develop and maintain job search networks • create effective resume and cover letter
- Communication Skills • develop and apply effective writing processes for resumes and cover letters
- Personal Awareness Skills • assess and manage stress during a job interview
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 24
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
This course is a combination of classroom instruction that includes workshops, computer lab and assignments. Students will be expected to work individually, in small groups and as a whole class to complete the course curriculum.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Completed resume |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Completed cover letter and references sheet |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Job Interview preparation documents and mock interview |
|
Participation |
10 |
Class discussion and in-class activities |
|
Attendance |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Building a professional resume
- Cover letters
- Hidden Job Market and Networking
- Health careers-tips for job search
- Developing leads lists
- Common Interviewing Questions
- Applying for work
- What to wear to an interview
- Thank you letters
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.